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UNITED STATES-GOVERNMENT

TO: The Director
DATE: July 9, 1949
FROM: Ladd <signature>
SUBJECT: FLYING SAUCERS

Mr. Tolson: <signature>
Mr. Clegg: <signature>
Mr. Glavin: <signature>
Mr. Ladd: <signature>
Mr. Nichols: <signature>
Mr. Rosen: <signature>
Mr. Tracy: <empty>

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advised that Walter Winchell had received a letter from Los Angeles 7, California. Mr. read the letter to me and it was very well written, obviously by a man of intelligence. In this letter stated that in August of 1947 he left Los Angeles for the mountains and started hiking through the mountains. About 10:00 A. M. he was lying on the ground when he observed about one-half block away from him a large silver metal, greenish in color, shaped like a child's top and about the size of the balloons used at County Fairs. He stated that there appeared to be two windows in the object and portions of metal appeared transparent and that he gained the impression that there was some life within this object although he saw no persons. The object appeared as though acts as a pressure chamber. He stood up and waved towards this object and this so-called flying saucer was off the ground in a second, knocking to the ground. In its flight he stated that its power was silent and he raised the question as to whether this was an inter-global landing on our planet. He thought that it might be a device to land in our planet because the occupants of another planet had become curious as to the reaction caused by the explosion of the atomic bomb causing trouble in an expanded universe. He left the question as to whether it was possible that the occupants of another planet might have solved the theory of negative gravity.

Mr. Clinton

Yola Room

To: Mr. James

Klaus No Limit

Klaus Gandy

Mr. stated that this letter indicated a very good knowledge of physics and that he thought it would be interesting to check into Jones' background and then possibly interview him about this alleged flying saucer. Mr. stated that it would appear that may have actually seen a flying saucer, that in any event it made an awfully good story and he requested that the Bureau keep the matter in confidence.

I would recommend that the Los Angeles Office discreetly check into the background of  and thereafter interview him for the purpose of determining any facts he possesses about flying saucers in order that it may be determined whether his story is in any way accurate.

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STANDARD FORM NO. 64

# Office Memorandum

# UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

TO : THE DIRECTOR
FROM : D. M. Ladd
SUBJECT: FLYING SAUCERS

DATE: July 12, 1949

Mr. Saloon
 Mr. Class
 Mr. Glavis
 Mr. Ladd
 Mr. McNeil
 Mr. Ridenour
 Mr. Tracy
 Mr. Ervin
 Mr. Turner
 Mr. Martin
 Mr. Mohr
 Mr. Pennington
 Mr. Quince Toms
 Yale. Room
 Mr. Beans
 Miss Holmes
 Miss Cusdy

I took a call from a man by reference from your office. He referred to his call of last Saturday relative to a letter Mr. Winchell received from a man in Los Angeles concerning flying saucers. He stated that Winchell wanted to do a column on this letter if the Bureau had no objection.



I told him that whatever he did with reference to writing the story concerning this letter was entirely up to him and would in no way affect anything the Bureau was doing. I suggested that he might desire to check with the Air Corps inasmuch as the handling of flying saucers was a matter of primary interest to them. He stated, "To hell with the Air Force. He just didn't want to release the information if it would affect the Bureau".

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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

ROUTINE

JULY 12, 1949

COMMUNICATIONS SECTION SAC LOS ANGELES





INFORMATION CONCERNING SUBJECT ADDRESSED A LETTER TO WALTER WINCHELL

RELATING THAT IN AUGUST, NINETEEN FORTY-EVEN, HE WAS HIKING IN THE MOUNTAINS

OUT OF LA AND HE OBSERVED ABOUT ONE HALF BLOCK AWAY FROM HIM A LARGE SILVER

METAL OBJECT SHAPED LIKE A CHILD'S TOP ABOUT THE SIZE OF A BALLOON. THE

**Entity:** Object

**Description:**
* Shape: Resembles a child's top.
* Size: Approximately the size of a balloon.
* Observation: Impression of life within the object.

GAINED THE IMPRESSION THERE WAS LIFE WITHIN THE OBJECT THOUGH HE SAW NO

ONE. HE STOOD UP AND WAVED TOWARDS THE OBJECT AND WITHIN A SECOND IT

TOOK OFF, KNOCKING HIM TO THE GROUND. DISCREETLY CHECK BACKGROUND OF

THEREAFTER, INTERVIEW HIM FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING ANY FACTS

IN HIS POSSESSION CONCERNING THE STATEMENTS SET OUT HEREIN



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# Federal Bureau of Investigation

# United States Department of Justice

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Los Angeles 13, California

July 13, 1949

DIRECTOR, FBI

Re: 
R.S.V.P. INFORMATION CONCERNING



Re your teletype



Other investigation in an endeavor to locate



RUC



Very truly yours,

R. B. Hood



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# Office Memorandum • UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

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DATE: July 12, 1949



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- Mr. Volson
Mr. Clegg
Mr. Gavie

FROM : D. M. Ladd

SUBJECT: <empty>

- Mr. Leed
Mr. Michael
Mr. Rober
Mr. Tracy

You inquired as to what was being done with reference to the information concerning flying saucers, which information was furnished by

- Mr. Egan: 
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Mr. Marbo: 
Mr. Solt:

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Mr. Guino Panna
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I desire to advise that aletter is being prepared for the Los Angeles Office suggesting that they make a discreet check of the background of the individual who wrote the letter to Winchell and thereafter interview him for details.



It is believed that a letter is satisfactory in as it is noted that this alleged incident occurred in 194







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You will recall the telephone conversations about Mr. [REDACTED] 37th Street, Los Angeles, California, and the information furnished by him on the subject of flying saucers.



I thought you would like to know that efforts made to locate Mr. have been unsuccessful and casual inquiry in the vicinity he mentioned did not develop information about any one who is acquainted with him.

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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
U. S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

61 AUG 11 1949





F OF DIRECTORS,

GENERAL BY OF INVESTIGATION

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

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Mr. Lade: <empty>
Mr. Nichols: <empty>
Mr. Rosen: <empty>
Mr. Tracy: <empty>
Mr. Egan: <empty>
Mr. Gurnea: <empty>
Mr. Harbo: <empty>
Mr. Jones: <empty>
Mr. Mohr: <empty>
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Record of Telephone Call or Visitor
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called - phoned. NYC

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Hour 10:29am Date July 12, 1949

REMARKS
When informed that Mr. Hoover was not in his
office, Mr. [redacted] asked to speak with Mr. Ladd,
and after checking the call was transferred to
Mr. Ladd.
Mr. Ladd advises that Mr. [redacted] was calling
about the matter he dicussed with Mr. Ladd
on last Saturday re a flying saucer in Califor-
nia. Mr. [redacted] asked if he could release the
story. He was told that this was up to him.
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Charleston, South Carolina

Dear <empty>
Flying Saucers

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I wish to acknowledge the receipt of your letter dated August 1, 1952.

Since the matter referred to therein is within the jurisdiction of the Department of the Air Force, I have taken the liberty of forwarding a copy of your letter to that Agency.

Your interest and cooperation in furnishing this material are appreciated.

Sincerely yours,

John Edgar Hoover
Director.

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66 AUG 201952

August 21, 1958

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Staunton, Virginia,

DEAR

I wish to acknowledge the receipt of your letter dated August 12, 1952, addressed to Air Force Intelligence, the Justice Department, and this Bureau.

A careful review of the contents of your communication fails to reflect that the subject matter contained therein is within the jurisdiction of this Bureau.

Sincerely yours,

John Edgar Hoover
Director



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Air Force Intelligence
F. B. d.
Justice Dept.

August 12,

Fellow Americans,

# Flying Saucers

I am writing the same letter to all three Departments on August 14. I wrote a letter, and mailed it on August 14 to the Air Force Intelligence telling my views of a saucer. In about four days the physicist and scientist gave out a report of findings identical to my report. Now if I have hit upon the meaning of a flying saucer I would like to get the credit for it. I have read to believe my ideas have been hi-jacked. It should be easy to find out. When did Mr. Scott start his experiment? Which office did my letter go through? Was my letter placed on file? It had a return address if you cannot find it that proves it was destroyed and the information used. I have much better working proof of my theory than Scott, which has been before me all along, and I hit upon the idea. The solution should not have been published. There is great deal more to it than that, which I can explain; the idea should have been worked out thoroughly and secretly. Rainmakers could probably do a great deal

of harm with the
that it could me
in warfare. The air
offensive warfare.

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It could lead to disaster

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made Set/30

Man-made flying Saucers possibly could be used in conjunction with atom and hydro-n bombs or to destroy them. Astronomers could use the information to predict about other planets or planetary warfare. This information could be of use in a trip to the moon.

Dies the Air Force wish me to keep my information to myself or shall I give a statement to the press my country comes first if the information should be kept secret.

I signed my other letter "respectfully" when a lady from Virginia pays her respects to the Air Force she expects the Air Force to pay its respects right back to her.

Respectfully,

Anna

Staunton
Virginia

MRS.

COPY

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August 12, 1952

Air Force Intelligence
S. D. I.
Justice Dept.

Fellow Americans,

I am writing the same letter to all three Departments. On August 1st, I wrote a letter, and mailed it on August 2nd, to the Air Force Intelligence telling my views of a flying saucer. In about four days the physicist gave out a report of findings identical to my report. Now if I have hit upon the meaning of a flying saucer I would like to get the credit for it. I have reason to believe my ideas have been hi-jacked. It should be easy to find out. When did Mr. start his experiment? Which office did my letter go through? Has my letter placed on file? It had a return address. If you cannot find it that proves it was destroyed and the information used.

I have much better working proof of my theory than Mr. , which has been before me all along, until I hit upon the idea.

The solution should not have been published. There is a great deal more to it than that, which I can explain. The idea should have been worked out thoroughly and secretly. Rainmakers could probably do a great deal of harm with the answer. There is a possibility that it could mean an entirely different type of air warfare. The Air Force could possibly use it for defensive warfare. It could lead to man-made flying saucers which the enemy could use against us.

Man-made flying saucers possibly could be used in conjunction with atom and hydrogen bombs or to destroy them. Astronomers could use the information to predict about other planets or planetary warfare. This information could be of use in a trip to the moon.

Does the Air Force wish me to keep my impressions to myself or shall I give a statement to the press? My Country comes first if the information should be kept secret.

I signed my other letter "respectfully." Then a lady from Virginia pays her respects to the Air Force she expects the Air Force to pay its respects right back to her.

Respectfully,

Staunton,
Virginia

SEXITY INFORMATION - CONFICIAL

62-83894

Date: August 11, 1952

To: Director of Special Investigations
The Inspector General
Department of the Air Force
The Pentagon
Washington 25, D. C.

From: John Edgar Hoover - Director
Federal Bureau of Investigation

Subject: FLYING SAUCERS SEEN NEAR THESSALON LAKE,
ONTARIO, CANADA, JULY 27, 1952
MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING

APPROPRIATE AGENCIES AND FIELD OFFICES ADVISED BY ROUTING
SLIP(S) OF: 2040
DATE: 9/1/52

Indiana, on July 30, 1952, advised that on July 27, 1952, at approximately 10:00 A. M. while fishing in the back waters of Thessalon Lake, Ontario, Canada, he noticed a formation of bombing planes, sixteen to twenty in number, in two groups flying south at a height estimated by him to be four or five miles.

Dr. [REDACTED] stated that the planes went over the lake and suddenly dropped objects, at first thought by him to be parachutes. He continued that these objects fell straight for a short time, then suddenly spurted vapor and at a high rate of speed flew off in a southwesterly direction.

Dr.  was unable to identify the nationality of the planes, but stated that they had twin trails of bluish smoke. He further stated that the objects which had been dropped from the planes had single trails of bluish smoke. D.

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SECURITY INFORMATION - CONFIDENTIAL

He stated that he had been accompanied on his fishing trip by  Kokomo, Indiana. Dr.  had no further information concerning instant planes or the objects dropped by them.

No further inquiries are contemplated in this matter. However, if additional information is received by this Bureau, you will be promptly advised.

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# Office Memorandum

# UNITED STATE GOVERNMENT

DATE: August 12, 1952
TO : <empty>
FROM : <empty>
SUBJECT: FLYING DISKS

There is attached a copy of a periodical entitled "Sunday Graphic" dated July 6, 1952, received by the Bureau from the Office of the Legal Attaché, American Embassy, London, England.

Klaus

It is desired that the attached periodical containing an article relating to the captioned matter be filed in the captioned file.

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62-838,94-296

Ann

Mr.
Baltimore 18, Maryland
Dear

Your letter postmarked July 30, 1952, has been received, and I appreciate the interest prompting you to bring your comments to my attention.

Since your communication may be of interest to another governmental agency, I am taking the liberty of forwarding a copy of it to The Honorable, The Secretary of the Air Force, Department of Defense Building, The Pentagon, Washington 25, D. C.

Sincerely yours,

John Edgar Hoover
Director

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J. Edgar Hoover
J. B.
Washington DC
Baltimore, MD
July 28-1952

DEAR JOHN,
I would like to submit a theory that may lead to a solution of what the flying saucers really are. These object could be Lights. Caused by Radio Television Beams illuminating moist Vapor, not unlike Phosphorus on rain soaked wood.
Certain seasons - The northern lights "aurora Borealis" have manifested themselves for years, setting up Electro magnetism + Earth potential which distorts normal Telegraph Communications. The lights are somewhat like a Van + can generator.

be seen as I m South. RE
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gradually ( as Dimmer ) & disappear giving the impression that it outdistanced the person with a great burst of speed - a theory This is submitted as a theory as I do not have the power or facilities to prove or disprove. But I submit a suggestion whereby a test Cans be made. When these Dances appear again Have the Jr + all Bioroat silenced from the air as check for results - This may not change immediately, as other Elements in this Build action in Pairs n not be turned off on at a give signal - However I believe that, if the idea as set forth in my crude way is submitted to more learned persons than I Some solution is inevitable.



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Baltimore 18 MD
July 28-1952

J. Edgar Hoover
F.B.I.
Washn DC

Dear sir,

I would like to submit a theory that may lead to a solution of what the Flying saucers really are-these objects could be Lights. caused by Radio Television Beams illuminating moist vapor, not unlike phosphous on rain soaked wood in certain seasons-the northern lights "aurora Borealis" have manifested themselves for years, setting up Electro magnetism & Earth potential which distorts normal Telegraph Communications. The lights are somewhat like a Fan & can be seen as far south as Equator-

It is my opinion that Flying Saucers are Electrically induced currents onto a space (small clouds) and causing it to glow-this cloud being charged Electrically and a magnetic polarity being same as the interceptor it can never be overtaken, and would if persued gradually grow Dimmer & dissappear giving the impression that it out ddstanced the pursuer with a great Burst of speed.

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This is submitted as a theory as I do not have the power or facilities to prove or disprove. But I submit a suggestion whereby a test could be made.

When these sauces appear again Have the TV & all Broadcasts silenced from the air and check for results-this may not change immediately, as other Elements in this Build up can not be turned off or on at a given signal.

However I firmly believe that, if the idea as set forth in my crude way is submitted to more learned persons then I some solution is inevitable.

/s/

C

SAC, PHILADELPHIA

August 15, 1952

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FLYING SAUCERS
OSI LIAISON

Reurlet August 7, 1952, in which you stated that at a weekly liaison conference held in Philadelphia Major [REDACTED] advised that OSI is no longer interested in receiving reports concerning flying saucers.

OSI, as the official Air Force liaison agency, has agreed to accept reports regarding flying saucers and to transmit these reports to the Air Technical Intelligence Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, where all information pertaining to flying saucers is coordinated. If Major  still insists that he does not desire to receive reports regarding flying saucers, you should advise the Bureau and the matter will be discussed further with OSI Headquarters in Washington, D. C.

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# Office Memorandum

# 

TO: Director, FBI
DATE: 8/7/52
FROM: SAC, Philadelphia
SUBJECT: FLYING SAUCERS

for

At the weekly liaison conference held in the Philadelphia Office on August 5, 1952, Major [REDACTED] advised that OSI is no longer interested in receiving reports concerning flying saucers.

The above is submitted for the Bureau's information.

JLK:ERG

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August 13, 1958

Mr. 
Pontiac, Michigan

62-83894-294

RECORDED-30

Dear Mr.

I have received your letter of August 5, 1952, and want to thank you for making the information contained therein available to this Bureau.



The matter referred to in your letter is not within the jurisdiction of this Bureau and I have taken the liberty of forwarding a copy of your letter to the Department of the Air Force for appropriate action.

Very truly yours,

John Edgar Hoover
Director

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*   **Name:** "John Edgar Hoover" is mentioned as "Director" in the surrounding text.

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Mr. X advised the Bureau, in his letter, of his theory regarding flying saucers. It was Mr. X's opinion flying saucers are manufactured by General Electric or General Motors Research Laboratories, consist of aluminum tanks filled with helium gas under pressure, and work on magnetic principles.



S-11608

AUG 14 1952

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J.R. Wachle



Date: 8-13-52
Note: "First Gemini"
Additional text: "Explorers"

I have a theory on the so called flying saucers.

I don't know where to write description.

But yours is the best office style in
when it comes to investigations.

and when of god remedy to correct or cure
I will do my best to get cough or haw so let it.

Make flying saucers are real and
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en my opinion they are proof of an angle
AUG 6 1952
planet. I would be willing to bet

Electric or General, 116-1122 Rechov



I am not an electrician although
afore Electris to give a hold of one
wire at a time or alternating

and lex curia strictly alone.
It's my opinion that there does
or what have you are alinement

Tanks filled with Helium gas only
a. by pleasure, and permanent danger

power fablone) built on the side
with the north pole outside.

Then they are applied at the dam

a field as the approaching object.

When you look at it from the vantage you can see they are never too high nor too low for the perusing plane goes they retreat at the same speed. One good way to check that would be to have their plane zigzag.

at the angles.
The retreating object could not cross in front of any of the planes it would have to go straight ahead.
yesterday and get the north
magpies and (seethypie Xes
gannets see what's over
(more) over

The image contains handwritten notes and diagrams that appear to be related to a scientific or technical concept, possibly involving angles, fronts, and movement. Key elements include:

*   **Handwritten text:** Partially legible words like "angles," "retreating front," "affect," "plans," "go straight," and "try." There are also some unreadable characters and what looks like a name: "محمن احمد" (Muhammad Ahmad).
*   **Diagrams:**
    *   An oval shape with arrows pointing to and from it, suggesting a process or interaction.
    *   Several arrows indicating directionality or flow.
    *   Lines that could represent paths or boundaries.

The context provided ("The angles affect could not er... the retreating front of any of the plans it to go straight try and") suggests a discussion about how angles might influence a retreating front, possibly in a physical or military context.







role of a
muck and

We see, a chestnut, big in face at auto shows, it was merely two piles pushing against each other out of pulling together.

or push your magnet or a piece of steel through a demagnetized coil
and you will see what elmore,

If a plane were equipped
a magnet of about two or 3 Gs
and the north pole pointed at the
nose of the plane or stuck out ahead
for the propeller a foot or two ahead
those powers would be enough.
Respectfully yours





Flying Saucers & Winding Delf. Mr. Edger Hoover
A feeline to let you know a field things that the Govt mint showed know for all of US Lake ps
Stop the peoplesn Broad casting how far these flying saucer are going, and
Whae they are seeing this at. INDEXD-118 I 68-83844 D293
No 68 AUG 13 1952 EX-130

Here is a coming Over here by Radio activity and later they will be sending the atomic Bomb over here so try to stop them are now getting the distance and they send out one and then one people Tello where they are at and that is all they want to know. Later on they will send Suicide planes without air force to bomb.

RECORDED - 29

EX-120
Date: August 13, 1958
To: Director of Special Investigations
The Inspector General
Department of the Air Force
The Pentagon
Washington 25, D. C.

From: John Edgar Hoover, Director
Federal Bureau of Investigation

Subject: ANONYMOUS COMMUNICATION WRITTEN
IN THE GERMAN LANGUAGE, RECEIVED
BY THE "CINCINNATI ENQUIRER"
PERTAINING TO "FLYING SAUCERS"
SECURITY MATTER - X

There is attached for your information and any action you desire to take in this matter a Photostat of a letter, written in German, received from an anonymous source, which was addressed to the [REDACTED]. A Photostat of the envelope, in which the letter was forwarded, is attached and indicates it was mailed on July 31, 1952, at Cincinnati, Ohio.

For your further assistance in this matter a translation of the attached letter from the German is attached.

Attachment

STATE AGENCIES EHH:kc
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10-28-7:
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Class
10/31/68
or
No
SECURITY INFORMATION - CONFIDENTIAL
58 AUG 29 1952

RECEIVED
JUL 13 2011 9:52

# Office Memorandum

"

# UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

TO : Director, FBI
DATE: August 6, 1952
<signature>
FROM : SAC, Cincinnati (100-0)
SUBJECT: ANONYMOUS COMMUNICATION WRITTEN
IN GERMAN LANGUAGE RECEIVED BY
"CINCINNATI ENQUIRER" PERTAINING
TO "FLYING SAUCERS"
SECURITY MATTER - X

furnished the Cincinnati Office with the enclosed letter and envelope received anonymously at the in an envelope postmarked 7-3-52 at Cincinnati, Ohio.

It will be noted that the enclosed letter is written in the German language, and I am also enclosing a rather loose translation of the letter as furnished by the

In view of the widespread interest in so-called "flying saucers," I am forwarding this material to the Bureau, with the thought in mind that the Bureau may desire to have a careful translation made of the attached letter, and the results, if deemed advisable, made available to other Governmental agencies.

Enclosures (3)
EHT:LM

<signature>

<signature>

RECORDED-78
162-83871-292

AUG <signature> 1952

COPY AND SPENDING ATTACHED IN LAB.
<signature>

FOR LAB ACTION AND REPORT.

<signature>
<signature>

<signature>
8-13-52
<signature>

<signature>



# FLYING SAUCERS

Since 1944 there have been experimental weapons which should now be in production. The one about which there has been so much discussion is a V-Weapon which has a disc-like round body, about 48.50 metres in diameter and has by way of emission 45 to 50 automatic (word not legible). With the setting off of the disc these rotate around a sons plexi-glass sphere in the center in which are located the (word not legible) and guiding apparatus for distance flights. Inside the sphere there is also enough space for high explosive atom bombs. These weapons (word not legible) and show an effective range from 30 to 35,000 kilometres. V-Weapon Konstrua (Technician?) Riedel (or Riedot), Germany, says it is a typical V-Weapon on which he himself worked

"I am positive that the truth is better than keeping t in ignorance.

H. Sch.

This letter is written apparently by a not highly literate

undeveloped handwriting. It is my opinion that he is /somewhat/ retarded.



he has written. If I were handling this, I should turn his letter over
to the FBI or some other investigating agency to see if he knows anything
more.

P.Y.

August 4, 1952



August 14, 1952

RECORDED-24

621.83891-291

Mrs. 
EX-25 Fairmont, West Virginia

Dear Mrs.

I have received your letter of August 1, 1952, and want to thank you for making the information contained therein available to this Bureau.

The matter referred to in your letter is not within the jurisdiction of this Bureau and I have taken the liberty of forwarding a copy of your letter to the Department of the Air Force for appropriate action.

SECRETAIRE
Mme. DUBOIS
Mme. DUBOIS

Sincerely yours,

John Edgar H
Director

RECEIVED
JUL 13 6:17 PM 1995

...EMI:kc

T

cc - 1 - Pittsburgh (Attachment)

NOTE?

Tobacco: 
Bottle: 
Almanac: 
Screw: 
Glass: 
Glove: 
Knife: 
Stone:

Bureau files fail to reflect any information that can be identified with Mrs.

"

identified with Mrs.

80 AUG 20 1952



COMM-FBI
AUG 1 : 1952
MALED 18

et



August 1, 1952

RA
27/10

Hon.J.Edgar Hoover
Dept.F.B.I.
Washington,D.C.



Dear Sir:

I have been hearing so much about the objects called Flying Saucers that I begin to speculate as to whether we are the only Nation or county to witness such a display.

r

Of course it could be that those odd objects are pest filled Radar controlled waiting to be punctured. We have been so accused by another Nation that no doubt they have devised some diabolical plan to test on us.





I am not inclined to pass those over lightly,because I believe that those gadgets can be made and controlled to the extent of great numbers in groupings.

TWE

Also,I believe it is very unwise to make public the locations of sightings as many folk are prone to worry,and a state of mind like this is exactly what our enemy is seeking.





Any one wise enuf to perfect such would not only know their travel distance but also their location, therefore no talk er publications could benefit us in that.

EX. 54 RECORDED - 3/20/92

✓

I hope that someone has had the integrity and foresight to learn where if in any other country these 'things' have



INDEXED - 36

AUC S 1952

Thanking you in advance for the
courtesy of a reply,I remain

1.13.52

Respectfully yours,

Mrs.



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August 19, 1952

62-83894-270

RECORDED 36

EX-25

Mr.
New York City

Dear Mr.

I have received your letter of July 31, 1952. The matter referred to in your letter is not within the jurisdiction of this Bureau and I have taken the liberty of forwarding a copy of your letter to the Department of the Air Force for appropriate action.

Very truly yours,

John Edgar Hoover
Director

me, 200 - 1 - New York (Attachment)



NOTE: Bureau files fail to reflect any information that can be identified with Mr.

05-2-93 4:11:21
ELBIA
Elias J. Wurman

3 JUNE
AUG 14 1952
COMM.FBI

360 AUG 28 1952

Office of Cancer X-Ray and O.S.L. studies
New York City
July 31/52
Department of Health
From Washington D.C.

Realiz.: B

An x-ray hearing and reading to much
guice about the problem
of flying Phoed
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and ex-3] treat yin

62-8394-290

government U.S. is going to catch a picture of the Mysterious Flying Discs" by the radar detector I say impossible !!! ???
Ja!! Ja!! you please and excuse me, for my laughing.
If you would hear what I wrote to you about sixth months before. Now you would not be in troubles with that taking in the atmosphere
Ja!! Ja!! Ja!!!
I say if you please

3. and may excuse me again because I laugh at this mystery that put in "trouble" my government. Just I was waiting for this to write to you again. Now you are in trouble because you don't know what happen. The letter that you "refused" from Washington to one, was send again to the Organization of the United Nations at the New York State. So if you like to know about in giving States look for that letter that should be there. And also

about some other things I talk in the same letter. Ja!!! Ja!!! Ja!!! I have to laugh because I know that the peace corps very soon after I explain the mystery to my lovely government of the United States of America. Nobody can explain the mystery of the "Flying Plates" or a simply birth defect one. Just make a try with the scientific people and mystic call for one. Signed sincerely with all my good wishes.

# Office Memorandum • UNITED S S GOVERNMENT

TO: A. H. Belmont<signature>
DATE: July 31, 1952
FROM: <empty>

SUBJECT: UNUSUAL FLASHES DURING
ELECTRICAL STORM, JERSEY SHORE, PA.,
JULY 28, 1952
COMPLAINANT

Flying Saucers

At 2:15 AM on July 31, 1952, <empty> , Jersey Shore, Pa., telephonically advised that in the early morning of 7-28-52, during a severe electrical storm in the area of his residence, he had observed seven unusual flashes in the sky, each flash being accompanied by a loud report.

Complainant, who appeared to be under the influence of intoxicants, called as a result of recent newspaper stories regarding phenomena allegedly observed during past week in this country.

Bureau indices contain no information identifiable with the complainant.

Action:
File.
J. Hadad

RECORDED-34
EX-6
INDEXED-34

JUL 31 1952
6 5 AUG 7 1952 ex 5-50

CONFIDENTIAL
Bensdorf
20/9/17
HP

Date: August 12, 1952
To: Director of Special Investigations
The Inspector General
Department of the Air Force
The Pentagon
Washington, D. C.
1. -83894-244
From: John Edgar Hoover, Director
Federal Bureau of Investigation

RECORDED

EX-102

Subject: FLYING SAUCERS

Attached are two copies of a letter from Mrs.  dated July 31, 1952, addressed to the War Department, c/o Federal Bureau of Investigation, the contents of which are self-explanatory.

"

Mrs. Letter has been acknowledged and she has been advised of this referral.



- **Document Type:** Official form, likely a notification or log.
- **Key Information:**
    - "APPROPRIATE AGENCIES AND FIELD OFFICES ADVISED"
    - "SLIP(S) CF" - followed by handwritten "2040"
    - "DATZ" - followed by handwritten "9/1/77" (likely a date)
- **Key Entities:** Appropriate Agencies, Field Offices.

Note On Yellow Only:

Previous material concerning flying saucers furnished OSI. (62-83891)

TOC: jdt

The image contains handwritten text, possibly signatures or annotations, with a grainy texture. The visible elements appear to be cursive letters.

The image is not a chart. It contains text that appears to be a stamp or postmark. Key information includes:

*   **Date:** August 15, 1952
*   **Time:** 2:44 PM (indicated by "2 1952" and "4.FM")
*   **Other markings:** "3/3", "66", "MAILDU *", and "FRI"

G)-93894-288

6/2/894
The War Dept
Washington D.C.
July 31/52

Gentlemen: OFIVNO SAUCERS
Since reading + hearing
over Radio about the
" flying saucers," I
am compelled to write
to you-
I am a strong believer
in our almighty God's Christ
and I RECORDING 62-83894-288
I have lived in this gospel
land. I feel that There is American
films from a secret Government
operated by some kind of
7.6. godo believers



They are operating through the Communist Party right here in the U.S. Our United States grade Evey Groupy saucers has a picture The best picture are kept for bombing purposes. Why we see them just once a while. They dont want the U.S. to catch one. To my opinion they have a way of causing them to be invisible.

They can Lo Det them or
red them high; When
high They are invisible;
It could be from an enemie
Plane, or from a Tall
building in the United State
It could be the Camera is
Carried on to citie and
operated from Tall building
the ones that were our
seen With a tail fire
in the picture that is
Rept.
So let's be on the look out
for the next one and
follow their path.
Please keep my Name
confidentially.
9/20

When they was over in D.C. it could have been given the tallest building there. You might start from the first place they were ever seen. Trace back you might find the secret place. And pray with out seeing. And have faith. Our good Lord. says dont let our secrets be known. When praying & trusting in God. Pray secretly.

RECEIVED
Aug 7 1994 22 PM 52
INTERNAL SECURITY SN
F 81

TRUE COPY

New Palestine Indiana
July 31, /52

c/o Federal Beaura of Investigation
The War Dept
Washington D.C.

Gentlemen:

Since reading & hearing over Radio about the "flying saucers," I am compelled to Write to you -

I am a strong believer in our almight God & Christ our Lord. I have the faith Daniel had.

I feel that these Saucers are films from a secret Camera operated by something like T.V. I do believe, They are operating through the Comunist Party right here in the, or our Unitid States, by radar Evey Group of Saucers has a picture, the best picture are kept for bombing purposes.

Why we see them just once & a while; They dont want the U.S. to catch on. To my opinion they have a way of causing them to be invisible.

They can Lower them or send them high; When high they are invisible; It could be from an enemie plaine, or from a tall building in the United States. It could be the Camera is carried, in to cities and operated from tall buildings the ones that some one seen with a tail of fire is the nicture that is Kept;

So lets be on the look out for the next one and follow their path.
Please Keep my Name confidential.

/s/

P.S.

When they were over Washington D.C. it could a been from the Tollest building there. You might Start from the first place they were ever seen - trace back you might find the secret place.

And pray with out ceasing "And have faith" Our good Bood - says do not let our secrets be known, when praying & trusting in God pray secretly into him.

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62-83894
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62-83894-287

CONFIDENTIAL
Debriefed
2000
8/31/77
HA

AUG 8 4
RECEIVED ROOM
FBI

Date: August 8, 1952

EX-129

Director of Special Investigations
The Inspector General
Department of the Air Force
The Pentagon Washington 25, D. C.

From: John Edgar Hoover - Director
Federal Bureau of Investigation

Subject: AERIAL OBJECTS; "FLYING SAUCERS"
MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING

There are attached two copies of a letter dated August 1, 1952, from: Post Office Box 526, Charleston, South Carolina, regarding "Flying Saucers."

Miss  communication has been acknowledged and she has been informed of this referral.

No investigation is contemplated with regard to this matter.

Attachment

KüD:mes

APPROPRIATE AGENCIES
AND FIELD OFFICES
ADVISED BY ROUTING
SLIP(S) OF 2040
DATE 9/1/77 9/1/77
66 AUG 14 1962

12-13-44
11:40
R.D. Box 529
Charlesto, S.C.
J. Edgar Hoover
I would like to express
my opinion on the flying
discs, and guess if they
be as good as some clip
read. OFLYING SAUCES
I can't remember of hearing
any thing about them
until television came
into existence
I wondered if the rays
could be strong enough
to give off a bright
object looking deposition
No, apicial reason for
winding you any idea
just called and think of any
one else to send it to. J
P.R. office
P.R. to Washington
P.R. to New York
P.R. to Chicago
P.R. to San Francisco
P.R. to Los Angeles
P.R. to Detroit
P.R. to Indianapolis
P.R. to St. Louis
P.R. to Atlanta
P.R. to Birmingham
P.R. to Memphis
P.R. to Nashville
P.R. to Jacksonville
P.R. to Miami
P.R. to New Orleans
P.R. to Houston
P.R. to Dallas
P.R. to Fort Worth
P.R. to San Antonio
P.R. to El Paso
P.R. to Phoenix
P.R. to Tucson
P.R. to Albuquerque
P.R. to Denver
P.R. to Salt Lake City
P.R. to Ogden
P.R. to Provo
P.R. to Boise
P.R. to Reno
P.R. to Sacramento
P.R. to San Diego
P.R. to San Bernardino
P.R. to Long Beach
P.R. to Anaheim
P.R. to Santa Ana
P.R. to Bakersfield
P.R. to Fresno
P.R. to Stockton
P.R. to Modesto
P.R. to Visalia
P.R. to Bakersfield
P.R. to Fresno
P.R. to Stockton
P.R. to Modesto
P.R. to Visalia
P.R. to Bakersfield
P.R. to Fresno
P.R. to Stockton
P.R. to Modesto
P.R. to Visalia
P.R. to Bakersfield
P.R. to Fresno
P.R. to Stockton
P.R. to Modesto
P.R. to Visalia

TO: MR. A.H. BELMONT
FROM: V. P. KEAY <signature>
SUBJECT: FLYING SAUCERS

re: July 29, 1952

PURPOSE:
To advise at the present time the Air Force has failed to arrive at any satisfactory conclusion in its research regarding numerous reports of flying saucers and flying discs sighted throughout the United States.

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<signature>

DETAILS:
Mr. N. W. Philcox, the Bureau's Air Force Liaison Representative, made arrangements through the office of Major General John A. Samford, Director of Air Intelligence, U.S. Air Force, to receive a briefing from Commander Randall Boyd of the Current Intelligence Branch, Estimates Division, Air Intelligence, regarding the present status of Air Intelligence research into the numerous reports regarding flying saucers and flying discs.
Boyd
BMA

Commander Boyd advised that Air Intelligence has set up at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, the Air Technical Intelligence Center which has been established for the purpose of coordinating, correlating and making research into all reports regarding flying saucers and flying discs. He advised that Air Force research has indicated that the sightings of flying saucers goes back several centuries and that the number of sightings reported varies with the amount of publicity. He advised that immediately if publicity appears in newspapers, the number of sightings reported increases considerably and that citizens immediately call in reporting sightings which occurred several months previously. Commander Boyd stated that these reported sightings of flying saucers are placed into three classifications by Air Intelligence:

(1) Those sightings which are reported by citizens who claim they have seen flying saucers from the ground. These sightings vary in description, color and speeds. Very little credence is given to these sightings inasmuch as in most instances they are believed to be imaginative or some explainable object which actually crossed through the sky.

(2) Sightings reported by commercial or military pilots. These sightings are considered more credible.

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by the Air Force inasmuch as commercial or military pilots are experienced in the air and are not expected to see objects which are entirely imaginative. In each of these instances, the individual who reports the sighting is thoroughly interviewed by a representative of Air Intelligence so that a complete description of the object sighted can be obtained.

(3) Those sightings which are reported by pilots and for which there is additional corroboration, such as recording by radar or sighting from the ground. Commander Boyd advised that this latter classification constitutes two or three per cent of the total number of sightings, but that they are the most credible reports received and are difficult to explain. Some of these sightings are originally reported from the ground, then are observed by pilots in the air and then are picked up by radar instruments. He stated that in these instances there is no doubt that these individuals reporting the sightings actually did see something in the sky. However, he explained that these objects could still be natural phenomena and still could be recorded on radar if there was some electrical disturbance in the sky.

He stated that the flying saucers are most frequently observed in areas where there is heavy air traffic, such as Washington, D.C., and New York City. He advised, however, that some reports are received from other parts of the country covering the entire United States and that sightings have also recently been reported as far distant as Acapulco, Mexico; Korea and French Morocco. He advised that the sightings reported in the last classification have never been satisfactorily explained. He pointed out, however, that it is still possible that these objects may be a natural phenomenon or some type of atmospheric disturbance. He advised that it is not entirely impossible that the objects sighted may possibly be ships from another planet such as Mars. He advised that at the present time there is nothing to substantiate this theory but the possibility is not being overlooked. He stated that Air Intelligence is fairly certain that these objects are not ships or missiles from another nation in this world. Commander Boyd advised that intense research is being carried on presently by Air Intelligence, and at the present time when credible reporting of sightings are received, the Air Force is attempting in each instance to send up jet interceptor planes in order to

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obtain a better view of these objects. However, recent attempts in this regard have indicated that when the pilot in the jet approaches the object it invariably fades from view.

## RECOMMENDATION:

None. The foregoing is for your information.

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62-83894-285
RECORDED-30
EX.-69

REGISTERED AIR MAIL

Date: August 11, 1952
To: <empty>

From: John Edgar Hoover - Director
Federal Bureau of Investigation

Subject: FLYING SAUCERS SEEN NEAR THESSALON LAKE,
ONTARIO, CANADA, JULY 27, 1952
MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING

Dr. J. S. Hinkle of Jonesville, IN, on July 30, 1952, advised that on July 27, 1952, at approximately 10:00 A.M. while fishing in the back waters of Thessalon Lake, Ontario, Canada, he noticed a formation of bombing planes, sixteen to twenty in number, in two groups flying south at a height estimated by him to be four or five miles.

Dr. [REDACTED] stated that the planes went over the lake and suddenly dropped objects, at first thought by him to be parachutes. He continued that these objects fell straight for a short time, then suddenly spurted vapor and at a high rate of speed flew off in a southwesterly direction.

Dr.  was unable to identify the nationality of the planes, but stated that they had twin trails of bluish smoke. He further stated that the objects which had been dropped from the planes had single trails of bluish smoke.

EAB:mes
cc - Foreign Service Desk

68 AUG 13 1952
COMM - FBI
AUG 11 1952
MAILED 30

<signature>
<signature>

He stated that he had been accompanied on
his fishing trip by , Kokomo, Indiana.
Dr.  had no further information concerning
instant planes or the objects dropped by them.

The above is furnished for your information.
No further inquiries are contemplated.





# Office Memorandum • UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

to: Director, FBI

DATE: July 31, 1952



FROM: SAC, Indianapolis (52-0)

SUBJECT: FLYING SAUCERS SEEN NEAR THESSALON LAKE, ONTARIO, CANADA, JULY 27, 1952
MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING

2012

Dr. Ko'omo, Indiana, on July 30, 1952 advised Special Agent that on July 27, 1952 at approximately 10:00 A.M. while fishing in the back waters of Thessalon Lake, Ontario, Canada, he noticed a formation of bombing planes, sixteen to twenty in number, in two groups flying south at a height estimated by him to be four or five miles.

Dr.  stated that the planes went over the lake, suddenly dropped objects at first thought by him to be parachutes. He continued that these objects fell straight down for a short time, then suddenly spurted vapor and at a high rate of speed flew off in a southwesterly direction.

Dr.  was unable to identify the nationality of the planes, but stated that they had twin trails of bluish smoke. He further stated that the objects which had been dropped from the planes had a single trail of bluish smoke.

He stated that he had been accompanied on his fishing trip by , Kokomo, Indiana. Dr.  had no further information concerning instant planes or the objects dropped by them.

Dr.  was referred to the FBI by  President of the First National Bank of Kokomo, Indiana, who advised that Dr.  enjoyed a good reputation in Kokomo.

UACB, no further action will be taken in this matter.
The above is being forwarded for the information of the Bureau in the event they desire to communicate this information to the Air Force.

SLOPE CAB 4

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HSK:bjk
AIR MAIL SPECIAL DELIVERY

Office of War Information • UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

TO: DIRECTOR, FBI
DATE: July 29, 1952
FROM: SAC, WASHINGTON FIELD 62-0
SUBJECT: AERIAL OBJECTS
"Flying Saucers"
INFORMATION CONCERNING
1862

1421

On July 28, 1952, at the Weekly Intelligence Conference, Captain , Office of Special Investigations, 4th Air Force Base, Bolling Field, advised the representative of the FBI, Washington Field Office, over the prior weekend, his office had received reports concerning the observation of aerial objects. Captain  referred to a phone call made to his office by Special Agent  of the Washington Field Office, furnishing to OSI the identity of a woman who reportedly had observed an aerial object.  praised the WFO for the expeditious notification in this instance.

Captain, Colonel, superior office, and Special Agent in a conference on July 28, 1952, discussed the matter of immediate notification of OSI. This conference resulted in the request by Colonel and Captain that in the event, whenever information is received by the FBI, in which it is alleged that someone has observed a "Flying Saucer", this information be immediately relayed to Captain office. It is to be noted that this office may be reached by dialing Code 1261 and asking for Extension 509. Captain said this number should be called under these circumstances at any time, day or night.

UNRECORDED COPY FILED IN 62 - 88157.

.

Captain stated that the Air Force is greatly concerned about this matter of aerial objects and said that the Air Force Intelligence would appreciate the execution of the requested procedure, mentioned above. It is suggested that the Bureau bring this matter to the attention of its night supervisors, since these night supervisors also receive complaints from persons outside of the Bureau and may receive information concerning the observation of aerial objects.

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July 25, 1952





Mr.
Robinson, Illinois
6-8371-273
Dear Mr.



Your letter of July 8, 1952, has been received.

While I would like to be of service, the subject matter of your communication does not relate to an activity within the investigative jurisdiction of the FBI. I have, however, taken the liberty of referring a copy of your letter to The Honorable, The Secretary of the Air Force, Department of Defense Building, The Pentagon, Washington 25, D. C., who may be able to be of assistance.

Sincerely yours,

John Edgar Hoover
Director

Copy of incoming to Secretary of the Air Force by E-form letter.

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July 8, 1952



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Mr. J. Edgar Hoover, Director
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Washington, District of Columbia

Dear Mr. Hoover:

Perhaps this is a little out of your line of endeavor, however, I feel that per-
haps you or your organization might be able to give me some information concerning
the following matter.

From the first time it was written up in the press I have been keenly interested in strange celestial phenomena such as the flying disks popularly called "flying saucers.

Now out of all the thousands of people who have reported sightings not all of them have had too much to drink, nor could they have been victims of optical illusions, retinal retention, or hallucinations. Some of the objects sighted could not have been jet craft, guided missiles, or rockets, neither could they all have been weather instruments. Untouched and undoctored photographs have given evidence that someone must have seen something.

It seems that both civil and military authorities are most willing to proclaim what the objects are not. I feel there is more to the matter than meets the eye. My decision to write you was based on the thought I would get straight answers.

Do you have any ideas or data on this subject? What are your opinions? If not, where might I write for such information? Any kindness, consideration, or information which you can extend toward me concerning this matter will certainly be most sincerely appreciated.

Very truly yours,

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# Office Memorandum

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TO : Mr. Tolson
DATE: June 4, 1952
FROM : L. B. Nichols
SUBJECT: <empty>

INFORMATION CONCERNING
FLYING DISCS
BUREAU FILE 62-83894, Serials 80, 184, and 225

During my absence, at 11:50 A.M. today, I was in the office of Drew Pearson, called and talked with Wick. Pearson stated Pearson has been in contact with Dr. (Phoenix telephone number 6-03) concerning photographs which the above captioned took of flying discs in the Phoenix area in July of 1947.

states that Dr. told Pecson today that the FBI borrowed his negatives of the flying disc and when asked for their return the FBI told Rhodes the negatives were not available. asked whether there is any truth to this statement of and what the FBI knew about him.

It appears that Pearson is interested in using the photographs on his television program and is desirous of borrowing them from the Bureau or having them returned to Dr.

BACKGROUND:

Bureau files reflect that on August-29, 1947, a Mr. [REDACTED], called at the Phoenix Office exhibiting credentials reflecting he represented A-2, Fourth Air Force, Hamilton Field, California. He asked an Agent to accompany him to interview [REDACTED] who previously reported the photographing of a flying disc in Phoenix on the afternoon of July 7, 1947.

The Phoenix Office contacted SAC Harry Kindall of the San Francisco Office and Dr.  verified the fact that  came to Phoenix as a representative of Colonel  of Hamilton Field, and it was suggested the Phoenix Office assist  not in investigating  further, but in simply talking with Dr. 
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By letter dated September 4, 1947, the Phoenix Office set forth in four pages the results of this interview and stated: " had requested the negatives from who did not have them in his immediate possession. " stated, however, he would deliver them to the FBI the following morning for transmittal to at Hamilton Field, California.

cc - Mr. Ladd
cc - Mr. Belmont
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AUG 13 1952
62-93894-281

Memorandum to Mr. Tolson

June 4, 1952

On the morning of August 30, 1947, delivered the negatives to the Phoenix Office at which time they were accepted with the understanding they were being given to Mr. , a representative of the Army Air Force Intelligence, United States Army, and that there was little, if any, chance of his getting the negatives back. Mr.  turned the negatives over to the FBI with the full understanding they were being given to the Air Force and he would not get them back. (62-83894-80, page 4)

On April 17, 1950, Mr.  advised the Phoenix Office that True Magazine would like to secure the photographs which he had made available to Air Force Intelligence. At that time Rhodes was referred to OSI, Fourth Air Force Base, San Francisco, California, since they had been made available to this agency by the Phoenix Office on August 30, 1947.

By letter dated June 8, 1949, the Phoenix Office advised the Bureau that on the previous day Mr. [REDACTED], OSI representative, Phoenix, Arizona, called the Phoenix Office stating he had been requested by his superiors in San Francisco to obtain detailed information concerning the negatives since [REDACTED] had requested their return. [REDACTED] pointed out that [REDACTED]'s recollection on the matter was "hazy." OSI requested and was given with Bureau approval a memorandum setting out essentially the information related above concerning this matter.

ACTION TAKEN:

Mr.  was advised by Nick that the FBI did not have in its possession the negatives referred to by Mr.  and in fact  knew full well the FBI turned them over to Air Force Intelligence representatives, Fourth Air Force, Hamilton Field, California, on August 30, 1947, with the understanding he might never have them returned.

... was advised the FBI did not investigate this matter, did not investigate , and had no interest whatsoever in the matter other than to accompany the representative from Hamilton Field while interviewing .  was told that for these reasons, of course, we had no information concerning the reliability of Rhodes.

was most appreciative for receiving this Information and said he would contact the office of Special Investigations of the Air Force for what assistance they might be to him. He said also he would straighten out informing him the FBI only as a courtesy to the Air Force representatives received the negatives from him and transmitted them.

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# Office Memorandum

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TO : MR. A. H. BELMONT <signature>
DATE: June 17, 1958
FROM : <empty> <signature>
SUBJECT: <empty>

MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING FLYING DISCS

Reference is made to the memorandum captioned as above dated June 10, 1952, from Mr.  to Mr. Belmont, which requested that OSI be contacted to determine if they turned over negatives of photographs of flying discs taken by the above-captioned individual to Mr.  who works for Drew Pearson.

Lieutenant Colonel  and Lieutenant Colonel  of OSI were both contacted and both advised that no inquiries had been received by OSI from

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The Bureau's Air Force Liaison Representative then contacted Colonel [REDACTED] of Air Force Intelligence (A-2) who likewise advised that no inquiries had been received by the Office of the Director of Intelligence from [REDACTED] or anyone in Pearson's office. It is noted that matters involving flying discs are handled by A-2. Colonel [REDACTED] advised that it was possible that any inquiries made by Drew Pearson's office would be made in the Office of the Public Information Officer of the Air Force. However, Colonel [REDACTED] contacted the Public Information Office, and he was advised that no inquiries had been received from Drew Pearson's office regarding flying discs and no photographs or negatives of photographs of flying discs had ever been furnished to Drew Pearson's office.

Colonel [REDACTED] advised that ordinarily when information regarding flying discs is received by Air Force representatives in the field, the information is referred to the Air Technical Intelligence Center, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio, for research and correlation.

ACTION:
None. The foregoing is for your information.

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# Office Memorandum • UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

TO: A. H. Belmont <signature>
DATE: June 10, 1952
FROM: <empty>
SUBJECT: <empty>
MISCELIANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING
FLYING DISCS

PURPOSE
To recommend that Bureau Liaison contact OSI to determine whether photographs allegedly taken by the captioned individual of a flying disc in 1947 were furnished by OSI to the office of Drew Pearson.
BACKGROUND
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Bureau files reflect that on August 29, 1947, a [REDACTED], called at the Phoenix Office exhibiting credentials reflecting he represented A-2, Fourth Air Force, Hamilton Field, California. He asked an Agent to accompany him to interview [REDACTED] who previously reported the photographing of a flying disc in Phoenix on the afternoon of July 7, 1947.

The Phoenix Office contacted SAC Harry Kimball of the San Francisco Office and Mr. Kimball verified the fact that  came to Phoenix as a representative of Colonel  of Hamilton Field, and it was suggested the Phoenix Office assist  not in investigating the matter but in simply talking with Dr.

By letter dated September 4, 1947, the Phoenix Office set forth in four pages the results of this interview and stated that he had requested the negatives from who did not have them in his immediate possession. He stated, however, he would deliver them to the FBI the following morning for transmittal to at Hamilton Field, California

On the morning of August 30, 1947, delivered the negatives to the Phoenix Office at which time they were accepted with the understanding they were being given to Mr. Croft, a representative of the Army Air Force Intelligence, United States Army, and that there was little, if any, chance of his getting the negatives back. Mr. Croft turned the negatives over to the FBI with the full understanding they were being given to the Air Force and he would not get them back.

(62-83894-80, page 4)

67 JUR 281032 from O. L. and
JUN 19 1952

On April 17, 1950, Mr.  advised the Phoenix Office that True Magazine would like to secure the photographs which he had made available to Air Force Intelligence. At that time  was referred to OSI, Fourth Air Force Base, San Francisco, California, since they had been made available to this agency by the Phoenix Office on August 30, 1947.

By letter dated June 8, 1949, the Phoenix Office advised the Bureau that on the previous day Mr. , OSI representative, Phoenix, Arizona, called the Phoenix Office stating he had been requested by his superiors in San Francisco to obtain detailed information concerning the negatives since  had requested their return.  pointed out that  recollection on the matter was "hazy. OSI requested and was given with Bureau approval a memorandum setting out essentially the information related above concerning this matter. (62-83894, Serials 80, 184, and 225)

## RECENT DEVELOPMENTS

On June 4, 1952, Mr.  in the office of Drew Pearson, called and talked with Special Agent Vick.  stated Pearson had been in contact with the captioned individual concerning photographs which  had taken of flying discs in the Phoenix area in July of 1947.  stated the subject told Pearson the FBI borrowed his negatives and when he asked for their return the FBI told him the negatives were not available.  inquired whether there was any truth to  statement and what the Bureau knew concerning him. It appeared that Pearson was interested in using the photographs on his television program and was desirous of borrowing them from the Bureau or having them returned to the subject.

Mr.  was advised by Wick that the FBI did not have in its possession the negatives referred to by Mr.  and in fact  knew full well the FBI turned them over to Air Force Intelligence representatives, Fourth Air Force Hamilton Field, California, on August 30, 1947, with the understanding he might never have them returned.

I was advised the FBI did not investigate this matter, did not investigate , and had no interest whatsoever in the matter other than to accompany the representat from Hamilton Field while interviewing . was told that for these reasons, of course, we had no information concerning the reliability of



was most appreciative for receiving this information and said he would contact the office of Special Investigations of the Air Force for what assistance they might be to him. He said also he would straighten out , informing him the FBI only as a courtesy to the Air Force representatives received the negatives from him and transmitted them.

It has been reported that Drew Pearson, on his television program of June 8, 1952, demonstrated photographs of flying discs. It is not known whether the photographs displayed by Pearson on his television program are those referred to in the captioned case.

## RECOMMENDATION

In order to bring our file in this matter to an up-to-date status and to resolve the question raised by the subject, it is recommended liaison contact OSI and determine whether the photographs displayed by Pearson on his television program of June 8, 1952, are the photographs obtained from the subject in this case. Inasmuch as indicated he would contact the OSI concerning this matter; it is believed highly probable that is where the photographs of flying discs were obtained by Pearson's office.